Review of For Your Eyes Only (1981) by Nicholas D — 17 Aug 2012

This is an average Bond film, with some great stuff in there. Nothing that makes it stand way out.

This review of For Your Eyes Only (1981) was written by Nicholas D on 17 Aug 2012.

For Your Eyes Only has generally received positive reviews.

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